Are you looking to recruit Zhu Yuan, an agent from the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team, to your party in Zenless Zone Zero? This guide is your one-stop shop for finding all the Zhu Yuan materials you need.
We’ll provide a comprehensive list of everything you’ll require to promote this powerful character, from chips to data models. By gathering these Zhu Yuan materials, you’ll be able to upgrade her and allow her to lead your units to take down even the toughest Ethereals.
Zhu Yuan is an agent you can always rely on. As a respected member of the New Eridu Public Security (NEPS), she embodies the qualities of a trustworthy ally who is dedicated to keeping the city safe.
If you’re aiming to build the perfect team and need a reliable fighter on your side, Zhu Yuan is a fantastic choice.
Who is Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero?
In Zenless Zone Zero, Zhu Yuan is an S-Rank Ether agent specializing in attack, a pierce type.
She works for the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team in New Eridu, serving as the leader of the Criminal Investigation Unit.
| RARITY/RANK | CHARACTER | ATTRIBUTE | STYLE | FACTION |
| S | Zhu Yuan | Ether | Attack, Pierce | Criminal Investigation Special Response Team |
How to get Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero
Zenless Zone Zero has special banners called “Exclusive Channel”. These banners change periodically, but the time-limited banner “Unswerving Bullet” in version 1.0 specifically features Zhu Yuan with a higher acquisition rate.
Zhu Yuan materials for character promotion
| ZHU YUAN LEVEL | ZHU YUAN MATERIALS FOR PROMOTION | DENNIES REQUIRED |
| 10 | 4 Basic Offense Certification Seal  | 24,000 Dennies |
| 20 | 12 Advanced Offense Certification Seal  | 56,000 Dennies |
| 30 | 20 Advanced Offense Certification Seal | 120,000 Dennies |
| 40 | 10 Pioneer’s Certification Seal | 200,000 Dennies |
| 50 | 20 Pioneer’s Certification Seal | 400,000 Dennies |
All Zhu Yuan skills in Zenless Zone Zero
Zhu Yuan excels at close-range combat in Zenless Zone Zero, dealing with a mix of Physical and Ether damage.
She can dodge attacks effectively and counter with powerful blows. Her special abilities unleash devastating Ether blasts, making her a versatile fighter for any situation.
Zhu Yuan’s special attacks focus on her Ether powers. “Buckshot Blast” lets her fire a series of powerful Ether blasts three times in a row, while “Full Barrage” unleashes an explosion of Ether energy.
Both her Chain Attack and Ultimate involve her using a special weapon to unleash a massive attack with lasers and missiles, dealing heavy Ether damage. These skills also grant her the special ammo that enhances her other attacks.
| ZHU YUAN SKILLS | DESCRIPTION |
| Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition | When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her damage by 23.3%. When attacking stunned enemies, this damage buff is increased by an additional 23.3%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells. |
| Additional Ability: Tactical Coordination | When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: Zhu Yuan’s crit rate is increased by 30%, 10 seconds after using an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate. |
| Basic Attack: Don’t Move! | Unleash a flurry of martial arts, bullets, and Ether Buckshots in a series of up to 5 attacks, dealing Physical damage and Ether damage. |
| Basic Attack: Please Do Not Resist | Unleash up to 3 Shotshell piercing attacks, dealing Physical damage. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells upon firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether damage. |
| Dodge: Tactical Detour | A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Dash Attack: Firepower Offensive | Uses a handgun to attack, dealing Physical damage. |
| Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower | Unleashes a Shotshell piercing attack, dealing Physical damage. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells when firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether damage. |
| Dodge Counter: Fire Blast | Shoots enemies in front with an Ether Buckshot, dealing Ether damage. |
| Quick Assist: Covering Shot | Shoots enemies in front with an Ether Buckshot, dealing Ether damage. |
| Evasive Attack: Guarded Backup | Dodges the enemy’s attack and activates Vital View. |
| Assist Follow-Up: Defensive Counter | Attack with combined martial arts and shotshells, dealing Physical damage and Ether damage. |
| Special Attack: Buckshot Blast | Shoots Ether Buckshots that deal Ether damage. This can be repeated three times. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. |
| EX Special Attack: Full Barrage | Shoots a series of Ether Buckshots, that explode and deal massive Ether damage. |
| Chain Attack: Eradication Mode | Uses Modified Master Firearm to execute a saturated attack, firing lasers and seeking missiles to deal massive Ether damage. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. |
| Ultimate: Max Eradication Mode | Uses Modified Master Firearm to execute a saturated attack, firing lasers and seeking missiles to deal massive Ether damage. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. |
Zhu Yuan materials for skill enhancement
| ZHU YUAN SKILLS | ZHU YUAN SKILL MATERIALS FOR ENHANCEMENT | TOTAL |
Basic Attack | Level 1 to 2 – 2x Basic Ether Chip Level 2 to 3 – 3x Basic Ether Chip  Level 3 to 4 – 2x Advanced Ether Chip Level 4 to 5 – 3x Advanced Ether Chip Level 5 to 6 – 4x Advanced Ether Chip Level 6 to 7 – 6x Advanced Ether Chip  Level 7 to 8 – 5x Specialized Ether Chip Level 8 to 9 – 8x Specialized Ether Chip Level 9 to 10 – 10x Specialized Ether Chip Level 10 to 11 – 12x Specialized Ether Chip  Level 11 to 12 – 15x Specialized Ether Chip, 1x Hamster Cage Pass  | 5x Basic Ether Chips 15x Advanced Ether Chips 50x Specialized Ether Chips 1x Hamster Cage Pass 500,000 Dennies |
Dodge | Level 1 to 2 – 2x Basic Ether Chip Level 2 to 3 – 3x Basic Ether Chip Level 3 to 4 – 2x Advanced Ether Chip Level 4 to 5 – 3x Advanced Ether Chip Level 5 to 6 – 4x Advanced Ether Chip Level 6 to 7 – 6x Advanced Ether Chip Level 7 to 8 – 5x Specialized Ether Chip Level 8 to 9 – 8x Specialized Ether Chip Level 9 to 10 – 10x Specialized Ether Chip Level 10 to 11 – 12x Specialized Ether Chip Level 11 to 12 – 15x Specialized Ether Chip, 1x Hamster Cage Pass | 5x Basic Ether Chips 15x Advanced Ether Chips 50x Specialized Ether Chips 1x Hamster Cage Pass 500,000 Dennies |
Assist | Level 1 to 2 – 2x Basic Ether Chip Level 2 to 3 – 3x Basic Ether Chip Level 3 to 4 – 2x Advanced Ether Chip Level 4 to 5 – 3x Advanced Ether Chip Level 5 to 6 – 4x Advanced Ether Chip Level 6 to 7 – 6x Advanced Ether Chip Level 7 to 8 – 5x Specialized Ether Chip Level 8 to 9 – 8x Specialized Ether Chip Level 9 to 10 – 10x Specialized Ether Chip Level 10 to 11 – 12x Specialized Ether Chip Level 11 to 12 – 15x Specialized Ether Chip, 1x Hamster Cage Pass | 5x Basic Ether Chips 15x Advanced Ether Chips 50x Specialized Ether Chips 1x Hamster Cage Pass 500,000 Dennies |
Special Attack | Level 1 to 2 – 2x Basic Ether Chip Level 2 to 3 – 3x Basic Ether Chip Level 3 to 4 – 2x Advanced Ether Chip Level 4 to 5 – 3x Advanced Ether Chip Level 5 to 6 – 4x Advanced Ether Chip Level 6 to 7 – 6x Advanced Ether Chip Level 7 to 8 – 5x Specialized Ether Chip Level 8 to 9 – 8x Specialized Ether Chip Level 9 to 10 – 10x Specialized Ether Chip Level 10 to 11 – 12x Specialized Ether Chip Level 11 to 12 – 15x Specialized Ether Chip, 1x Hamster Cage Pass | 5x Basic Ether Chips 15x Advanced Ether Chips 50x Specialized Ether Chips 1x Hamster Cage Pass 500,000 Dennies |
Chain Attack | Level 1 to 2 – 2x Basic Ether Chip Level 2 to 3 – 3x Basic Ether Chip Level 3 to 4 – 2x Advanced Ether Chip Level 4 to 5 – 3x Advanced Ether Chip Level 5 to 6 – 4x Advanced Ether Chip Level 6 to 7 – 6x Advanced Ether Chip Level 7 to 8 – 5x Specialized Ether Chip Level 8 to 9 – 8x Specialized Ether Chip Level 9 to 10 – 10x Specialized Ether Chip Level 10 to 11 – 12x Specialized Ether Chip Level 11 to 12 – 15x Specialized Ether Chip, 1x Hamster Cage Pass | 5x Basic Ether Chips 15x Advanced Ether Chips 50x Specialized Ether Chips 1x Hamster Cage Pass 500,000 Dennies |
Zhu Yuan talents in Zenless Zone Zero
| ZHU YUAN TALENTS | DESCRIPTION |
| A | Crit damage increases by 9.6% Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition skill level +1 When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her damage by 23.3%. When attacking stunned enemies, this damage buff is increased by an additional 23.3%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells. |
| B | Base attack increases by 25 Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition skill level +1 When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her damage by 26.6%. When attacking stunned enemies, this damage buff is increased by an additional 26.6%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells. |
| C | Crit damage increases by 9.6% Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition skill level +1 When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her damage by 30%. When attacking stunned enemies, this damage buff is increased by an additional 30%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells. |
| D | Base attack increases by 25 Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition skill level +1 When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her damage by 33.3%. When attacking stunned enemies, this damage buff is increased by an additional 33.3%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells. |
| E | Crit damage increases by 9.6% Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition skill level +1 When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her damage by 36.6%. When attacking stunned enemies, this damage buff is increased by an additional 36.6%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells. |
| F | Base attack increases by 25 Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition skill level +1 When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her damage by 40%. When attacking stunned enemies, this damage buff is increased by an additional 40%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells. |
Zhu Yuan materials for unlocking talent
| ZHU YUAN TALENTS | ZHU YUAN MATERIALS FOR TALENT | DENNIES REQUIRED |
| A | N/A | 5,000 Dennies |
| B | 2x Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit | 12,000 Dennies |
| C | 4x Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit | 28,000 Dennies |
| D | 2x Living Drive, 9x Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit | 60,000 Dennies |
| E | 3x Living Drive, 15x Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit | 100,000 Dennies |
| F | 4x Living Drive, 30x Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit | 200,000 Dennies |
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